Unlike International unlocked smartphones, this will run at run at 4G speeds on AT&T.

Learn: No-Contract Plans, Unlocked Smartphones

Choosing the right plan for you is time consuming and can also be a hassle. We've done the research and you may save over $1,000 each year! Be sure to check out our no-contract Smartphone plan article: How to Find the Best No Contract Smartphone Plans where we compare all of the major network carriers. Check out our How to Buy an Unlocked Smartphonesarticle to learn what it means to have an "Unlocked" Smartphone.

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This chief rival to the iPhone 5 is what some still consider one of the best Android Smartphone values available. Up to 9.2 hours of talk time. Fast Quad-core processor and huge 4.8in screen.

Consider purchasing an unlocked cell phone if you are on AT&T or T-Mobile and want a new Smartphone without a contract. Unlocked Smartphones allow you to subscribe to low cost carriers mentioned below and function internationally, so you can use the same phone abroad.

Important Information:

The cell phone box may arrive unsealed and the cell phone may appear previously handled. The unlocking procedure requires unsealing the box and manually handling the cell phone. In this case, the cell phone should not be considered "tampered with" or "defective". We bought one and found it to be brand new.

Near Field Communication (NFC) for transactions, data exchanges and other short-range wireless interaction.

Low Cost Service Plan with Unlimited Talk, Text, and Data

Straight Talk, a prepaid carrier that is owned by Tracfone and Wal-mart, sells micro SIM cards for the that cost $14.99 + Free Shipping. You can pop these into any AT&T-compatible, T-Mobile-compatible, or unlocked GSM phone.

$45 per month buys you unlimited talk, text and data with no contract or credit check.